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EA has paused Project Rene, the online-focused Sims spin-off announced in 2022, to concentrate on Project Evergreen, per an internal email reported on 21 October. Evergreen is reported to be a reworked, single-player-leaning Sims project. A 2027 release target is an unconfirmed insider claim.
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The FBI said on 31 October that North Korea stole more than $6 billion in crypto from Binance on or about 29 October, naming the group TraderTraitor, part of Lazarus. Binance says it has replaced 90% of the assets and is resuming withdrawals. Trump said he does not yet know who was behind it.
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Mark Carney and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled signed a trade agreement in Ottawa on 27 October, negotiated in 47 days, cutting tariffs on over 99% of Canadian exports to the UAE from 2027. They also signed defence, energy and diplomatic-training deals and agreed to start extradition talks.
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New Zealand beat India by seven wickets in the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on 1 November, chasing 192 in 18 overs. Tim Seifert made 93 off 50 balls and Glenn Phillips 65 not out. Ishan Kishan made 61 for India, who still won the five-match series 3-2.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Army Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff, on 29 October, reportedly accusing him of leaking classified information. The Pentagon gave no reason. Sylvia is one of nearly two dozen military leaders to leave under Hegseth.
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Anduril and Qualcomm announced BlueChip on 27 October, a rugged laptop for government and military buyers with a Snapdragon X chip made at TSMC in Arizona. About 90% of parts are US or allied, the display is still made in China, and Palmer Luckey expects a price about 20% above high-end PCs.
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IMD's 2:50 am bulletin on 1 November says the depression will become a cyclonic storm, then a severe one, and cross the south Andhra coast between Nellore and Narsapur on the morning of 3 November with winds of 100 to 110 km/h. Fishermen are warned off; it will be named Murasu if it strengthens.
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Victoria's Court of Appeal on 30 October dismissed Erin Patterson's appeal against three murder convictions and one attempted murder, and raised her sentence from a 33-year non-parole period to life without parole. Her only option left is a High Court application, due by 27 November.
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Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-loading from 12 November. Pre-orders are $79.99 (Standard) and $99.99 (Ultimate); there is no official PC date, and physical copies reportedly contain a download code.
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From 1 November every bottle of liquor sold by TASMAC in Tamil Nadu costs Rs 10 more, because the maximum retail price now includes an environment and social welfare cess. The separate buy-back charge is folded into the price, and purchases above Rs 1,000 at state-run outlets must be paid digitally.
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Sebi has extended the KYC review period for foreign portfolio investors from one or three years to two or eight years, depending on category and jurisdiction, from 1 December. Its 30 October circular also removes the no-change declaration to cut repetitive compliance.
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Aasif Khan has reportedly been eliminated from Bigg Boss 20 in the eighth week after getting the fewest votes among six nominees, according to a fan-account post. Official confirmation had not come when the reports were filed, and Salman Khan is due back to host the weekend episodes.
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